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Woman Holding a Fan Matchsafe

This is a matchsafe. It is dated late 19th century and we acquired it in 1982. Its medium is plated metal. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Carol B. Brener and Stephen W. Brener. It is credited Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.

  • Excelsior Platter
  • glazed earthenware with transfer-printed decoration.
  • Gift of the Brooklyn Museum of Art, Paul F. Walter Collection.
  • 1999-42-8

Its dimensions are

3.9 x 3 x 1 cm (1 9/16 x 1 3/16 x 3/8 in. )

It has the following markings

On side with male there are Japanese characters stamped near hinge, possibly unidentified maker's marks?

Cite this object as

Woman Holding a Fan Matchsafe; Japan; plated metal; 3.9 x 3 x 1 cm (1 9/16 x 1 3/16 x 3/8 in. ); Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener; 1982-23-1080

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